Obituaries

Jan 9, 2021

Katherine Jones “Kathy” Fazler, age 72 of Moneta passed away at her home on Saturday, January 9, 2021. Kathy was an active member of Bethlehem United Methodist Church in Moneta and she was a Registered Nurse. Nursing was in her words, “My God Given Talent” a job she devoted her life to. Kathy was loved and adored by everyone she...

Jan 6, 2021

Linda Sue Tosh age 64 of Rocky Mount passed away at her home on Wednesday, January 6, 2021. She was born November 16, 1956 a daughter of the late James C., Sr. and Audrey Irene Ayers. She was also preceded in death by her sister-in-law, Linda Ayers. Linda retired from MW Windows and she was a loving wife, mother, sister...

Jan 6, 2021

Jamie Leigh Guthrie age 31 of Boones Mill died peacefully on Wednesday, January 6, 2021 after a short illness in Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. She is survived by her parents, Mr. & Mrs. Thomas L. (Deborah) Guthrie of Boones Mill; three aunts; two uncles; and four cousins. Due to the COVID-19 restrictions, there will not be a public service or...

Jan 3, 2021

Michelle Davis Angle age 60 of Roanoke passed away at her residence on Sunday, January 3, 2021 surrounded by family. She was born on May 17, 1960 a daughter of John Michael and Dora Bunn Davis. She was preceded in death by her first husband, the love of her life and best man she ever met and knew, her soulmate,...

Dec 27, 2020

Linda Sue Nichols, age 66, of Rocky Mount, VA passed away Sunday, December 27, 2020. She was born December 23, 1954 the daughter of the late James Albert Nichols and Ardella Craighead Holt. Surviving are four children, Jennifer Janney (fiancé, Bruce Martin), Roy Beckner, Michael Beckner (Terry), Hubert Dale Mitchell (Victoria); five grandchildren, Dakota Mitchell, Alyssa Mitchell, Jessica Darnell, Logan...

Dec 25, 2020

A life so beautifully lived deserves to be beautifully remembered. Larry "Jack" Jackson Doyle, Sr., was born in Martinsville, Virginia, on December 20, 1933, and went to be with the Lord on Christmas morning, December 25, 2020, at the age of 87. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Henry Doyle, Sr. and Mary Elizabeth Doyle; his brother,...

Dec 21, 2020

Lora Quinn Ferguson of Ferrum went to be in the arms of Jesus on Monday, December 21, 2020. Lora was born a daughter of the late Artis and Lomie Moore on February 3, 1938. Along with her parents she is also preceded in death by her granddaughter, Amanda Quinn Davis. She is survived by her husband of 48 years, James...

Dec 20, 2020

Billy Wayne Dudley, 79, of Rocky Mount, Virginia, passed away on December 20, 2020. He was born to parents Holbert and Doris Dudley on August 11, 1941 in Rocky Mount, Virginia. Billy Wayne worked at Lane furniture for a short while but then went to barber school around the age of 28. He began his barber career working at Meek’s...

Dec 17, 2020

Bevelyne Thomas Prillaman, 93, of Callaway, daughter of Oscar and Averette Thomas passed away on Thursday, December 17. She was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil Prillaman; children Tommy and infant daughter; sisters Irene Webster and Virginia Anders; brother Frank Thomas. Surviving are daughters Susan (Billy) Mullins, Betsy (Dale) Stanley of Callaway; grandchildren, Angela (Joey) Wright, Amy (Scott) Doty,...

Dec 17, 2020

Dec 17, 2020

William Grover (Billy) Barbour, age 89, of Glade Hill, VA passed away Thursday, December 17, 2020. He was born November 6, 1931 in Callaway, VA. The son of the late Coley Lee and Mable Barbour. He was one of four children. He was preceded in death by two sons Ricky Lee Barbour, William Dale Barbour; brother, C. L. Barbour; grandson,...

Dec 16, 2020

Dec 14, 2020

Rosalie Madison Cooper age 83 of Rocky Mount passed away on Monday, December 14, 2020 in the local hospital. Originally from Racine, West Virginia, she was born on April 7, 1937 a daughter of the late Harold and Marjorie Evans Madison and was also preceded in death by a son, Todd Cooper. She is survived by her high school sweetheart...

Dec 12, 2020

Paula Moss Cole age 72 of Wirtz passed away at her home on Saturday, December 12, 2020. Arrangements by Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, Rocky Mount.

Dec 12, 2020

On Saturday, December 12th, 2020 George Wayne Divers was embraced into the arms of the lord and his daughter Donna. He was born on February 28th 1940 to Emmett and Mary Divers of Franklin, Va. He was the most exceptional kind of father and grandfather, who would go out of his way to make sure they were healthy and happy....

Dec 8, 2020

Judy Wagoner Jones age 59 of Ferrum passed away at her home on Tuesday, December 8, 2020. Judy taught Special Education Students in Franklin County Public Schools. She loved her students many of which still kept in contact. After a long illness, Judy is finally at peace with her Lord. She will be greatly missed by her friends and family....

Dec 6, 2020

Nancy Young Sink of Rocky Mount, VA passed away December 6,2020 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. She was a loving, devoted and caring Mother, Grandmother and Great-Grandmother. She was a member of Bible Holiness Church in Christiansburg, VA. She was also a homemaker, loved to sew, embroider, read but most of all, she loved her family. She was preceded in death...

Dec 5, 2020

Howard James Nell was called to the Lord on December 5, 2020. He was born on December 3, 1924, son of the late James and Elizabeth (Bernand) Nell, in Yonkers, New York. He was educated in Yonkers and was a Med Tech in the Army in Austria during World War II before marrying Euphemia Lauder, the love of his life,...

Dec 4, 2020

Mary Kay Moore, age 65, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 4th, 2020. Born October 3rd, 1955 and raised in The Plains, Virginia; she called Ferrum, Virginia home for the last 30 years. She is survived by her husband, best friend, and the love of her life Charles Connie Moore whom she married on October 29th, 1977; as well as...

Dec 3, 2020

Harvey Lee Worley, Jr. (Buddy) passed away on Thursday night at home surrounded by his family and faithful furry companion Sugar. He was preceded in death by his parents Harvey and Blanche Worley, sisters Polly English (Leroy) and Jean Boone (Andrew), and special nephew Tommy English. He is survived by wife Betty, sons and daughters-in-law Jeffery and Leanne Worley and...